A student solves -2x < 8 and writes x < -4. What is the mistake?
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When dividing an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign reverses. The correct result is x > -4.
A student solves -2x < 8 and writes x < -4. What is the mistake?
When dividing an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign reverses. The correct result is x > -4.